These holidays I am trying to get organized.
On the weekend Mark and I cleaned out the mudroom.
Yesterday I started on the study.
So much material and craft stuff.
It's really hard to keep organized and tidy.
On the weekend Mark and I cleaned out the mudroom.
Yesterday I started on the study.
So much material and craft stuff.
It's really hard to keep organized and tidy.
And don't get me started on the boys' bedrooms! UGH!
Anyway, found a link to a Month by Month Storage Plan. Think I'll give it a go. Hope it's helpful.
The first month (January) starts with organizing the Home Office, which is actually what I'm working on now. Here is what they suggest:
- Create a Mail Station. Set up mailboxes on a desk, wall, or bulletin board. Or give each member of your family his or her own labeled box, bin, or slot.
- Stay on Schedule. Hang a large monthly calendar in a spot everyone can see and use it. Choose a paper calendar or dry-erase version, and encourage everyone to write important events, deadlines, and reminders.
- Organize Office Supplies. Outfit a desk drawer near your main working area with a divided tray or multiple small bins. Limit the number of office supplies in each compartment. Label each compartment with an adhesive label.
- Get Rid of Junk. Test all writing utensils. Toss everything that doesn't work perfectly. Group similar items (pens, pencils, markers, etc) in canisters for easy access.
So off I go to get some stuff done!
